The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage is heating up fast, and things just got a whole lot more interesting. England stormed into the semi-finals after a nail-biting win over Pakistan, but for several other teams, the path ahead is anything but clear. With every match now carrying massive weight, the points table is telling some fascinating stories — and none more dramatic than India’s situation after their heavy defeat to South Africa.
Here is everything you need to know about the latest Super 8 standings and what they mean for each team still fighting for a spot in the final four.
Group 1 Super 8 Points Table
West Indies sit at the top of Group 1 after a record-breaking performance against Zimbabwe that gave them not just two points but a stunning net run rate of +5.350. South Africa are right behind them, riding high on the back of a dominant 76-run thrashing of India that left the Men in Blue at the bottom of the table with a worrying NRR of -3.800.
For India, the situation is serious. Two losses in this stage and they are heading home. There is no margin for error, no room to breathe. Their next two matches against Zimbabwe on February 26 and West Indies on March 1 are nothing short of must-win — and not just win, but win big.
Group 1 Standings
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +5.350 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3.800 |
| India | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -3.800 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -5.350 |
Group 2 Super 8 Points Table
England have been simply clinical in Group 2. Two games, two wins, and a confirmed semi-final spot. Jos Buttler’s side have looked like a team that means business, and their latest win over Pakistan only reinforced that impression.
Pakistan, on the other hand, are in real trouble. A net run rate of -0.461 and a loss already against England means they need to beat Sri Lanka by a big margin and hope that New Zealand slip up against England. It is a lot to ask, but in T20 cricket, stranger things have happened.
New Zealand currently sit on one point having played just one match, which keeps their fate largely in their own hands for now.
Group 2 Standings
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England (Qualified) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.491 |
| New Zealand | 1 | – | – | 1 | 0.000 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.461 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.550 |
Key Super 8 Matches Coming Up
- February 25 — New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
- February 26 — West Indies vs South Africa, Ahmedabad
- February 26 — India vs Zimbabwe, Chennai
The next 48 hours could completely reshape the Super 8 picture. Keep a close eye on the West Indies vs South Africa clash in particular, because that result will have a direct impact on India’s qualification chances.
How Can India Qualify for the Semi-Finals?
This is the question every Indian cricket fan is asking right now, and the answer involves a bit of mathematics alongside some big performances on the field.
India need to win both of their remaining matches. That part is non-negotiable. But given their current NRR of -3.800, they cannot just win — they need to win convincingly, and by as large a margin as possible in each game.
The best case scenario for India is winning both matches while South Africa beat West Indies. In that situation, India could finish as the second-placed team in Group 1 and book their semi-final ticket without needing to worry too much about NRR.
The trickier scenario is if West Indies beat South Africa. That could lead to three teams finishing level on four points, which would make NRR the deciding factor. In that situation, India would need truly massive victories over Zimbabwe and West Indies to have any chance of going through — and beating West Indies by a big margin at this stage of a World Cup is an enormous ask.
India are not out, but they are in a position where they need near-perfect cricket over the next week. The batting unit in particular will need to fire, and the bowling will need to deliver dominant performances if the NRR gap is to be closed.
We will be keeping this points table updated after every Super 8 match, so bookmark this page and check back as the tournament unfolds.
